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March 13, 2013 6:46 AM
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The Top 100 Boys Names in Queensland for 2012

Jack Cooper William Ethan Oliver Noah Lachlan Thomas Liam James Samuel Riley Jacob Lucas Mason Harrison Benjamin Charlie Hunter Alexander Joshua Max Tyler Levi Braxton Xavier Eli Ryan Jackson Isaac...
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March 10, 2013 6:36 AM
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Name of the Week - British Baby Names

Name of the Week - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
A truly ancient British name, borne by a legendary king, a military hero, and several royal princes. Yet, for such a grandly borne name, it feels remarkably homely. Origin: Where does Arthur come from?
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Highly recommended post with nicely-explained details of possible origins and history of use.  Oh, and it's one of my favourite names, huzzah!

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March 9, 2013 11:34 AM
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2012 Name Trends in Western Australia - Boys

 

 

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Hello Hunter and Hudson, so long Jordan and Cameron!

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March 7, 2013 6:00 PM
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Baby Names Inspired by Wendell Willkie - Nancy's Baby Names

Baby Names Inspired by Wendell Willkie - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Not many people remember who Wendell Willkie was, but a surprising number of babies were named after the politician in the early 1940s.
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I didn't know of W.W. before - every day's a school day!

 

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March 13, 2013 6:44 AM
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2012 Name Trends in Queensland - Boys

Unfortunately I did not have access to the Queensland Top 100 last year, so I can only look at trends relating to the Top 30. If I had better data for 2011, I'm sure this would be more interesting ...
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March 9, 2013 11:41 AM
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Favorite Boy Names 2013: March Madness Round Two - Appellation Mountain

Favorite Boy Names 2013: March Madness Round Two - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Did your favorite boy names advance to the next round of March Madness Baby Names? Were you rooting for Archer? Indigo? Finn? See the results & vote!
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Interesting to read the results from the first round...and time to get voting in round 2!

 

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March 8, 2013 5:29 AM
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unusual baby names for boys

unusual baby names for boys | Name News | Scoop.it
unusual baby names for boys--14 neglected choices
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Good names, and very smile-inducing pictures.

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